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Revived Thoughts

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We are bringing history's greatest sermons back to life! Sermons from famous preachers like Charles Spurgeon, DL Moody, John Calvin, and many more. These sermons contain great wisdom from the past that will encourage believers in their walks with God today. Each episode features a 5-10 minute backstory on who the preacher is to better understand the sermon's context. And each sermon has had its language updated for easy listening for the 21st century believer.

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Episodes

Gregory of Nyssa: The Day Of Lights

Gregory of Nyssa is the last Cappadocian Father that we have not covered! This sermon comes from a festival called Day Of Lights . Make sure you also listen to: Gregory of Nazianzus Basil the Great Special thanks to Patrick Studebaker. Patrick is one half of the Cave To The Cross podcast with his mentor, Tony. He also runs a multimedia and website development business supporting small churches and Christian creators. He lives in southwest Michigan with his wife and two girls. He also likes watch...

Jul 21, 202146 min

Big Revived Studios Update

Troy and Elise (from Martyrs and Missionaries) talk about some big changes happening in their family and what it means for Revived Studios. Following the Frasiers Facebook Page Revived Studios Twitter Revived Studios Facebook Join us on Patreon Email us at revivedthoughts@gmail.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Jul 15, 20217 min

DL Moody: The Power of the Holy Spirit

DL Moody preaches a sermon on the power of the Holy Spirit. We also take a look at the life of DL Moody during the crisis of the Great Chicago Fire. Make sure you have not missed our other episodes on Moody: The Final Sermon Temptation Special thanks to Jon Gohdes for reading this episode of Revived Thoughts. He is the pastor at Shawnee Bible Church. We are partnered with ServeNow! If you would like to give to their ministry that gives bikes to pastors in rural areas around the world so that the...

Jul 08, 202159 min

Hudson Taylor: Abiding in Christ

Hudson Taylor is one of the most famous missionaries of all time. Yet he did not start out that way. Listen to his early days in traveling to Shanghai and living in Shanghai during a massive civil war. Then listen to his sermon on "Abiding in Christ." Make sure you have not missed our other episodes on Taylor: Compassion on the Multitude Source Of Power We are partnered with ServeNow! If you would like to give to their ministry that gives bikes to pastors in rural areas around the world so that ...

Jul 01, 202153 min

Charles Spurgeon: Lecture for Little Faith

Charles Spurgeon's one of the most pastors of all times. But how well do you know the story of the Downgrade Controversy? Listen and hear about an extremely relevant topic of Spurgeon standing up for truth when no one else would. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you check out the other sermons we've done on Spurgeon: The Good Samaritan What The Church Lacks Compel Them To Come In A Call to the Depressed Special thanks to Joseph Spurgeon for reading this episode with us. Joseph Spurgeon is ...

Jun 24, 20211 hr 2 min

David Livingstone: Who will carry on the work?

This is a special cross-over episode with Revived Thoughts. Troy and Elise will tell you the back-story of David Livingstone and allow you to listen to a narration of one his only existing speeches. Other episodes to check out: Mary Slessor David Livingstone Part 1 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Jun 17, 202153 min

J. Gresham Machen: The Resurrection of Jesus Christ

J. Gresham Machen is back! A favorite of Revived Studios, this episode we focus on his incredible time during the Great War. Machen: The Good Fight Of Faith Machen: The Fear of God Special thanks to Kenn is the planting pastor of Pillar Fellowship in southern Indiana and co-hosts the Do Theology Podcast. Learn more at dotheology.com. We are partnered with ServeNow! If you would like to give to their ministry that gives bikes to pastors in rural areas around the world so that they can spread the ...

Jun 10, 202150 min

Revived Thoughts Deep Dive (Preview): Joan of Arc

You may have heard of Joan of Arc. But what do you really know about her? She claimed to hear voices and the voice of God. But did she? And why did France even need her? This preview puts you mid-way through the episode with the early half of Joan of Arc's story. Characters and stories have already been introduced and told. To hear the beginning and the rest of the story, you'll have to become a Patreon supporter! You'll get the rest of this episode, plus an ad-free episode feed for our regular ...

Jun 03, 202136 min

Martin Luther: Christ is Risen! (Feat. Bryan Wolfmueller)

A great interview with Bryan Wolfmueller on Martin Luther's life. Followed up by a great sermon on the celebration of the resurrection by Martin Luther. Special thanks to Bryan Wolfmueller for the interview and for reading this episode's sermon. Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller is pastor of St. Paul and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Churches in Austin, TX. He is the author of A Martyr’s Faith for a Faithless World (CPH 2019), and other works. He is the co-host of Table Talk Radio podcast and has a number of other...

May 27, 202151 min

R. A. Torrey: One of the Saddest Things Christ Ever Said

R.A. Torrey was called the "Elisha" to DL Moody's "Elijah." He would preach to large crowds in New Zealand, Australia, Canada, England, China, India, at a time when it was hard to travel. Special thanks to Josiah Carrigan for reading this sermon for Revived Thoughts. He lives in Washington state and is married with four kids. He is active in student ministry at his current church and worked as a missionary overseas in Africa before that. He is also a teacher. We are partnered with ServeNow! If y...

May 20, 202140 min

Edgar Young Mullins: The Christian Response to Rioting

E. Y. Mullins, future president of the Southern Baptist Convention, who so desperately wanted to become a missionary to Brazil, preaches a sermon after a riot in Kentucky. His message 130 years ago still has truth for us today. Special thanks to Justin Rea for reading this episode. Justin Rea is the founder of soundinworship.com, a website designed to point Christians to worship music from theologically sound sources. He is also the host of the If Songs Could Preach podcast. We are partnered wit...

May 13, 202126 min

Gregory of Nazianzus: The Shepherd's Heart

Gregory of Nazianzus is an early church father from the 300s. He is also one of the greatest defenders of the Trinity who has ever lived. Special thanks to Patrick Studabaker for reading this episode. Patrick is one half of the Cave To The Cross podcast with his mentor, Tony. He also runs a multimedia and website development business supporting small churches and Christian creators. He lives in southwest Michigan with his wife and two girls. He also likes watching bad, sci-fi B-movies. We are pa...

May 06, 202124 min

William Landels: The Tomb in the Garden

William Landels started from humble beginnings, but would end up preaching at one of the largest churches in London. He became the leader of the London Baptist Alliance. Listen to this sermon that he preached on our special 2 year anniversary episode! Special thanks to Thomas Middlebrook for reading this sermon and for his help in editing parts of it. He finished his PHD at Trinity in 2019. He served as a pastoral fellow and is a shepherd at Life On The Vine Christian Community. He is married an...

Apr 29, 202130 min

G. Campbell Morgan: False Fire

G. Campbell Morgan is one of the most famous preachers of the early 1900s. He, in many ways, was the bridge between the great preachers of the 1800s and one famous preacher of the later 1900s. Check out a sermon on the famous moment in Leviticus when Nadab and Abihu are struck down by God. Special thanks to Jeremiah Wheelersburg for helping us with this sermon. Jeremiah Wheelersburg is an Author, Preacher and Podcaster from Aurora Colorado. Jeremiah writes under the pen name J.N.Wheels and has b...

Apr 22, 202151 min

Jonathan Edwards: Vain Self-Flatteries of the Sinner (Feat. Jared Longshore)

Jared Longshore from the Founders Ministries joins us to discuss Jonathan Edwards. He answers questions about his background, why his sermons have persisted, and what do we do about him owning slaves? Special thanks to Jared Longshore for coming on. You can check out the article that we mentioned from him here. Also we are grateful to Ed Backell for helping create this episode of Revived Thoughts. Pastor Ed Backell is a Washington state native, and has taught for 30+ years in churches in Oregon,...

Apr 15, 202155 min

J. C. Ryle: Signs of the Times

J.C. Ryle was a preacher whose works are still studied today. In this sermon, "Signs of the Times," he calls out the sins he sees as prevalent among Christians in his day. They are the same ones Christians struggle with today. To check out our earlier sermons on J. C. Ryle, you can listen to: Unbelief - A Marvel, The Christian Race Special thanks to Jonathan Clauson for preaching this sermon. Special thanks to Jonathan Clauson for reading this speech. Jonathan Clauson started with Clear Channel ...

Apr 08, 202126 min

John Calvin: The Empty Tomb

John Calvin was one of the most famous preachers of the Reformation. In this episode, we discuss the side of him that is often not discussed as much: Calvin the Statesman. We also listen to the part that followed his sermon, "Passion of the Christ," from just before Easter last year. Special thanks to Chips Ross. Chips currently serves in Fresno, California as pastor of Westwood Baptist Church. As a child, he assumed he was a Christian because he answered the Bible questions correctly. But, God ...

Apr 01, 202156 min

John Wesley: Faith at Home

John Wesley's preaching helped spark the Great Awakening. Yet his family life is not known to be one of the greatest parts of his life. In this episode we explore his marriage and listen to a sermon on raising one's family preached by the 18th century in an open-air style. Special thanks to Ed Backell or helping create this episode of Revived Thoughts. Pastor Ed Backell is a Washington state native, and has taught for 30+ years in churches in Oregon, Washington and Nebraska, currently in Warden,...

Mar 25, 202146 min

Charles Hodge: He Preached Christ

Charles Hodge is one of the earliest members of Princeton Theological Seminary. He joined the school at the recommendation of Archibald Alexander and stayed a professor there for over 50 years. In this sermon he discusses what a good life following Christ looks like by comparing it to a friend who had recently passed away. Special thanks to John Raynar for reading this sermon. John Raynar has been commercial radio announcer in American Samoa since 2006 where he and his wife Alice have 4 children...

Mar 18, 202140 min

Henry Van Dyke: The Ruler You Deserve

Henry Van Dyke was a pastor, worked at Princeton University, was an ambassador during World War 1 under Woodrow Wilson, and also served in World War 1 as a chaplain. Learn about this man who knew Mark Twain, Robert E. Lee, Hellen Keller, and Lord Tennyson and listen to a sermon he has on the "Rulers we Deserve." Special thanks to Josiah Carrigan for reading this sermon for Revived Thoughts. He lives in Washington state and is married with four kids. He is active in student ministry at his curren...

Mar 11, 202142 min

Girolomo Savonarola: Bonfire of Vanities

Girolomo Savonarola preaches a sermon for the famous bonfire of vanities! Hear this man's heart behind his city's idolatry. Special thanks to Jonathan Thiede for reading this episode of Revived Thoughts. We are now partnered with ServeNow! If you would like to give to their ministry that gives bikes to pastors in rural areas around the world so that they can spread the Gospel, please check out their website and their new book: Hope Rising. If you'd like to join the premium team go to our Patreon...

Mar 04, 202154 min

Jonathan Edwards: Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God

Jonathan Edwards preaches one of the most iconic sermons of all American history. Special thanks to Tom Sullivan for this sermon. Tom recently retired from the Postal Service where he has worked since 1994. He began narrating sermons in December of 1985 for the Chapel Library when it was in Venice, FL. He teaches American Church History and The Theology of Christian Experience. He has lived in Grand Rapids, MI for 31 years and has been a Reformed Baptist since 1984. We are now partnered with Ser...

Feb 25, 20211 hr 7 min

John Newton: He Shakes the Heavens and the Earth

Check out our new show! Martyrs and Missionaries In this episode of Revived Thoughts we examine the relationship between William Wilberforce and John Newton. The way the two of them worked together to defeat slavery and the actual process that they worked through. In this sermon, "The Shaking of Heaven and Earth," one listens to a sermon that asks us to think about the God who shakes the Heavens and the Earth and how these are not just words on paper. This is what God will someday actually do. S...

Feb 18, 202131 min

John Stam: Commencement Address to the Moody Bible College Class of 32!

Check out our new show! Martyrs and Missionaries D. L. Moody's famous Bible Institute had a commencement address from John Stam two years before he and his wife are martyred on the mission field. His incredible life will serve as a witness and a testimony to God's good work. This biography is part of a two parter with the other half of the story available on the first episode of Martyrs and Missionaries. Check it out here. In this sermon, "Commencement Address," you will hear the echoes of sermo...

Feb 11, 202129 min

Martyrs And Missionaries Trailer

Revived Studios has a new show coming out this week: Martyrs and Missionaries Ever wanted to know more about the Christians who came before us? The ones who answered the call and went to the far reaches of the globe, many paying the ultimate price? Martyrs and Missionaries takes you on a journey, following the lives of our Great Cloud of Witnesses, with a new episode and a new missionary on Wednesday. Click here for the link to subscribe! Or search for it in your podcast player. First episode co...

Feb 08, 20212 min

Samuel P. Jones: Quit Your Meanness!

Samuel P. Jones was once said to be the most famous preacher in all of America outside D L Moody. He was a famed prohibitionist who fought for temperance. He was also former alcoholic who was once known for his terrible drinking binges. In this sermon, "Quit Your Meanness!" listen to a sermon that challenges our addictions to different sins. And forces us to accept that we need to have victory over the sins of our life in Christ rather than be bound by them. Special thanks to Justin Rea for this...

Feb 04, 202147 min

Boniface: Faith and Works Of Love

Boniface was known as the "Apostle to Germany." A great continuation of the episode we did on "Gregory The Great," who sent missionaries to England. Now England, about a century later, is sending missionaries to continental Europe. And Boniface is a literal axe-wielding no non-sense preacher who was so beloved his church in England followed him into Europe. In this sermon, Boniface preaches a final farewell to a group and leaves them with his final thoughts on what makes up the faith. He goes th...

Jan 28, 202130 min

Charles Spurgeon: The Good Samaritan

Troy and Joel got to interview the current curator of the Spurgeon Library at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and ask him about Charles Spurgeon's life. Dr. Geoff Chang of the Spurgeon Library did a wonderful job telling us about Spurgeon's life and also narrated this week's episode of Revived Thoughts (he also selected the sermon!). The stories about Spurgeon's time at the orphanage are a must listen! **Make sure to watch the full video on our Facebook page or on our website! Links belo...

Jan 21, 20211 hr 2 min

John Gill: Christ the Savior from the Storm

John Gill is one of the founders of Baptist thought. He preached in the 1700s and grew up under religious persecution. He would end up preaching in a very special church. The sermon he preached is at the commemoration of a great and terrible storm that took on London. He preached about how Christ is the savior of the storm and the story of the disciples in the boat. An extremely special thanks to Patrick Studebaker. He is one of the co-hosts of Cave to the Cross Apologetics podcast. We are now p...

Jan 14, 202146 min

Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Forgiveness

Dietrich Bonhoeffer has been featured on the show in his sermons, "Lazarus and the Rich Man," and "Overcoming Fear." Now listen to him preach a powerful and challenging sermon on Forgiveness during a dark period of time in his nation's history. This sermon is actually delivered as a part of an actual church service. For the first time in 85 years this sermon was preached to people in hopes that they would be encouraged. Listen to this special audio and listen to this incredible message that will...

Jan 07, 202142 min
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